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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

"Why, Brown, how short your coat is
gaid Jones one day to his friend Brown
whs wittily replied: eyes; but it will be
long enough before l get another" Some
men spend SO much for medicines that
neither heal nor help them, that new
clothes is with them like angels visits
few and far between. Internal fevers
weakness of the lungs, shortness Of breath
and lingering coughs, soon yield to the
magic influence of that royal remedy, DIR.
r. v Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

H. Peter jenkins, Of Buffalo, re-
Gently made ten wills. After his death
all of them were offered for probate
Buffalo Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

Inc former proprietor of Dr.SSage's Ca
tarrn Remedy, for years made standing,
puohc offer in all American newspapers Of
SoOO reward for case of catarrh that he
could not cure. The present proprietors
nave renewed this offer. All the druggists
sell this Remedy, together with the
"Douche,'" and all other appliances advised
10 be used in connection with it. No ca
tarrh patient is longer able to say II can not
De cured" You get $500 in case of failure
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

Is falling to provide the proper means to
expel from the system those disease germs
which cause scrofula, indigestion, debility,
rheumatism, and sick headache. The only
reliable means is DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

"ARE you fond of tongue, sir?" ~ was
always fond of tongue, madame, and like
it still ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

"ONE of the best friends to the Poultry
yard is the very effective Bone Mill adver.
tised by Wilson Bros, Easton, Pa. The
one we have gives entire satisfaction.
Grind up the offals of bone and ill the egg
basket. 1t will pay"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

CHINAMEN generally show great fear Of
all kinds of robbers, except of Norway pie
rats.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

The COMBINATION OF INGREDIENTS used
In making BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
Is such as to give the best possible effect
with safety. They are the best remedy in
use for Coughs, Colds, and Throat Dis
eases. Sold only in boxes Price IS cts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

A NAME in point is that of Farmer Wheat,
OF Bucks County, whose Oldest son is
named Buck. -Ihilddelphtd Neps.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

Florida has voted for new con-
stitution. That is what Northern visitors
go there for.-Sdn Francisco alta.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

You've Artist-"Well, Charley, what do
you think ought to get for this paintings"
Charley-"SiX months. "-BoSton Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

MAUD S. has a stride of fifteen feet That
OF man lodging his holiday bills is thirty,
-Ihitadelphid North american
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

HARVARD boys call the female depart
ment of the university the "Ann X."-
Burlington Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

II isn't because woman is exactly
afraid of COW that she runs away and
screams. 1t is because gored dresses are
not fashionable.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

THE green grocer in London n one wht
sells vegetables. In this county he is one
who trusts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

IT is the engaging girl that is the soonest
engaged.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

DAVID ScoTT, champion Australian crick.
eter, says st. Jacobs Oil acts like magic.
Hospitals and curative institutions sue
cessfully use Red Star Cough Cure. No
apiates. Costs twenty-five cents bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

IT takes a good deal more money to be q
millionaire now than it used to do.-Saa
Francisco Chronicle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

A BOOT and shoe shop hangs out the sign:
"Cast iron lasts" We all know it does,
but we don't want any boots made of it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
leves whooping cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

NEVER speak to yourself when any one i.
near.-Ths Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

THE Detroit Free Press heads an item
Down on the Dog" This must have been
freak of nature.-Lite.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

RAILROAD brakemen should emigrate to
Switcherland.-St. Paul Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

A MAN who advertised to restore old
paintings had stolen them.-Te1aS SiftingS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

THE rooster arranges his notes in order
OF the crow-matic scale.-Mcrc1ont 1rav-
eler.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

CUSTOMER in Waiter, is this
fish fresh or staleW Cant you tellT' "No."
"Then what difference does it makel"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

If a cough disturbs your sleep, take
Piso's Cure for Consumption and rest we'll.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

THE call to arms-"John, take the baby. y
Toledo Blade.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

IMPRESSIONS of Footprints in
the snow.-Nep Hauen Neus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

FUNCTIONAL arrangement of the female
system is quickly cured by the use of Dr.
r. V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" 1t
removes pain and restores health and
strength. By all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29
An Txpensiye DELAY.

NEVER attempt to handle a snow-shovel
without gloves
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

VAIL of the stage carpenter--an work
and no play.-Tezas Strings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

UPSIDE down-Feather bed.-N. Y hide
pendent,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29

THE home-stretch-Trying to make both
enas meet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-01-29
Grand California Excur,ions

TIVE trouble with. buzz-saw is that it
never has false teeth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
Read This.

All owners or occupants of property
in the village of Alma are hereby noti-
fled to cleanse and purify all cesspools,
out-houses, privy-vaults, hog-pens, barn.
yards. and all places where kitchen
refuse has been deposited, and to abate
any and all nuisances of whatever
nature, 10y burning. burying or disin-
fecting the same with chloride Of lime,
or solution of copperas; and further,
TO remove all manure heaps, and other
garbage in streets, lanes, and alleys,
adjacent To said property, within 20
days from the date of this notice.
Alma, May End, 1887.
BY order Board of Health.
). ID. YERTNGToN,
Health Officer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
Alma Church Notes.
CONGREG ATIONAL.

That suprise at the parsonage on
Fri.ay evening was very pleasant af-
fair. 1t was so quietly and admirably
done that the Domino was constrained
to make his bow. Sincere thanks to
all WHO in any way shared in this eX-
preston of good will. The Mater-fam-
lies thinks that rocker fine fit and
that little envelope with its contents
was some relief to an empty pocket
while that lamp stand with that beau
tifu little flower basket told Of light
and love The sentiments of the Wis
itants 50 well voiced by our NJ. L.
brother were also duly appreciated.
Mrs. Dr. Brainerd kindly invited the
ladies to hold their next social with her
Wednesday next. OF course all will
try ana be there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13

Al the leading styles of ladies' slip
pcra at T.. l.. STARKS.
Pianos and Organs to rent.
JOIN +. GRAHAM.
Buy Drugs, books and stationery
at r. \. Mlller's.
You can save - per cent. on any
suit of clothes by getting them at
+. l.. SrARKS.
Hats and caps in all styles and shapes
at
f. l.. STARK's.
Otho Johnson. have you been in Mrs.
Williams TO see those nice embroider-
les and robes. they are SO cheap and
fine.
We me selling the best $500 ladies'
kid button shoe in the market. Every
pair warranted to give satisfaction.
+. l.. STARK.
Palmer & Spinney have $50 acres of
hard wood timbered land in Emmett
county for sale or exchange for land i'll
Gratiot county
FoR SALE:-IIouse and lot dot 81
block of Case addition To the village
OF Alma. For particulars enquire at
TINS Office.
If your mother has tender feet, go to
L. l.. stark 5 and purchase pair OF
those easy Oxford Ties
Bay your collars, cuffs and neckwear
of T.. l.. STARK. where YOU will find all
the latest novelties of the season.
The finest jersy jackets l ever see
rot at Mrs NJ. Williams for almost
half what it would have cost me i'll any
other place.
If You want good Sewing Machine,
| buy the New Improved Singer with
oscilating shuttle. Sold by
J. +. TOPPING.
have under my control some choice
! farms and farming lands that | shall
offer for sale during the next 6 months
al prices that defy competition.
BERT WOODWARD,
Alma, Mich
WANTED.
one million feet of White, Red and
/ swamp Oak and 800 900 feet of Bass
wood Logs. Highest market price in
cash will be paid.
WRIGHT & LUMsDEN.
! II YOU have money TO build house,
and have no lot, call on Nick G.. David
son. the barber. opposite Webb's drug
store. Six lots, six blocks from the
postoflice. Long time, interest at
per cent. Remarkably cheap.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals for filling the ex-
cavation at the northeast corner Of
block %, Superior and Water streets,
i'm the village of Alma. will he received
at the Clerks office until Friday eve
ming, May 10, 1887. The council reserve
the right TO reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Council.
y. YERINGToN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
For Sale.
\ Second hand PIANO only SIS.
j. +. GRAHAM,
The Music Dealer, Alma.
For Sale.
For Sale

l6 new, Capitol tanning mills, manu-
factured at Lansing. These mills are
the best manufactured in this state and
always give the best satisfaction. Will
sell at the lowest wholesale price.
Come in and see me. VIII sell for cash
or take good driving horse in part
payment. GEO. +. SPRANG, at L. o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
Whole No. 423.

Frank l.. Pollasky was in Detroit the
fist Of the week.
Decoration Day will be appropriately
observed in Alma under the auspices
of the c. \. II. post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
To Rent.

\ good comfortable house with five
rooms. to rent. Conveniently located.
Inquire of III. y. DELAvAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
OUR BUSINESS MEN

Items under this head. FIVE cents per line ard
fractional line tor each and every insertion.
ANA viii lm until ordered out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
DE N II T S IT r Y.

Office front room O or Webb's Drug store
Gold tilling 10y the use of the Electro Mhguetc
Nnllet Il specially. \ tihcial teeth inserted on
Gold. rubber or cClulOid base. All work gliaIail'
tced TO give satisfaction. Anna Mlch'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13

ORA b ICING Physician. Ohce hours; 9to II
L a. IN. TO p IN. once III "cop Drue
sto q, front rooms up stairs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
Professional.
J.F. SUYDAM, NJ. D.
C-I.pCWNIE. M. D.

DIYSICIAN and Surgeon. ONCE in rear oi
Z Miller x COS Drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
w A. BaHLKE.

A TTORNEY at Law. Does II general law
~ business. Trial of causes speclaity'
insurance and Collection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
s. D. YERlNCTCN,

ENERAL Practice. once; front room III
VI Webb's Drug store,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
BA ~ * i, II =,
II B. WALDBY & CO.,

Successors to Gratiot County Savings Bank)
Transact a general banking business.
Draw drafts available anywhere in Europe or
America. Deposits of Sl.OO to $4,000 received.
and interest allowed on same under me ruics
nT Tho hank Money To loan on good real es-
tate security. Collections given prompt atten
u n Waldbv Danl X. sullivan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
]. l.. CLARK

A T'rORNEY and Counselor AT Law Alllegal
n business 10y letter or othersise, VIII bo
nrOmptlv attended 10, OHce in Opera House
block, up stairs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
1. N. ERAINERD, M. D.,

oFFICE and Rcridence, mt the 7. ~ Ely
~ house opposit the Episcopal church once
hours: 10 to IL IA. III. and ~ p. IN. surgery II
speciality.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
z. A. BAGLEY, NJ. D.,

rTOMEOPOTHIC Physician and surgeon.
IL Residence State street. once, room NO
|. Wright's opera House block. second moor.
Office hours 10 10 Il. m; 2to ana 10 . p III
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13
Misc ELLAN ECU =.
MRS. J. F. TOPPING
SIMON Fink.

rNSTRT MENTAL Music Parties desiring
i lessons will do well TO call at my residence
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-13

DEALER in ne best brands OF Cigars ro l,oo To6-
hol speciality.
The Press., 1887-10-27

ly to see adopted generally throughout this state. This is the employing of ex- pert judges on the awarding committees. We were proud to see men of such ac- knowledged ability as we here saw on duty, and in fact the character of the attending crowd was exceptionally and noticeahly good.
 It was real disappointment to the peo- pie that Governor Louns bury was not pres ent according to the programme. but when Senator D. H. Hyde read his letter of apoi- ogy and regret, and in his usual happy aud graceful manuer presented to the waiting throng Lieutenant-Go Howard and United States Senator Platt to fill the bill they as gracefully and heartily sent up cheer after cheer in greeting, The staud for invited guests was constantly filled with an interested crowd of representative men. s.s .a5
 Looking down from the reporters stand we were interested to see in one group, five out of the six ex-High Sheriffs of this county they were Hon. J. H. Bolton, ot Hartford, Hon. W. M Corbin, of Union, Col onel Amos Pease, of Somers, l.. G. Winter, of Holland, and o. Fl. West ard G. M. Puulk, of Rockville.
 There were thlee senators of the session of-'87, E.. H. Hyde, of Stafford, J. s. Kirk ham, of Newington, and E. Stevens Henry, of Rockville, and score or more of ex- senators.
 The Stafford fair is indeed grand suc- cess and the officers and people may COIL gratulate themselves.
The Press., 1887-10-27

50; pair Rouen duckings, 3d, 1.6O; pair white rabbits, 1st, loo.
 B. B. Wetherbee, Bellows Falls, Vt.-Pen It Brahmss, chicks, 2d, .9s; pair same, 2d, .98.
 W. B. Barton, Pittsfeld, Mass.-Pen pt Brahmas, 1st and special, 4.06; 1st on pair and special on hen of same, 2.O6; pen of Wyandottes, 1st and special, 4.32; pair of same, 1st and special, 3.32; pen Plymouth Rocks, '2d, 1.27; pair same, 1st and special, 3.32.
 Geo. w. Mitchell, Bristol, Conn T. pen partridge Cochins, 1st and special, 4.06; pair same, 1st and special, g. O6. efa5
 Mitchell & Russell, Bristol, Conn. pen white Cochins, 1st and special, 4.O6; pair of same, fowls, 1st, 1.O6; pair same, chicks, 1st and special, 3 O6; 2d on same, .9S; Sd on same, 1.03. taF .as -' ..'
 Geo. L. Eaton, Staffordville, - Pen s. s. Hamburg chicks, 2d, 50; pair same, 3d, 2. .0O
 S. O. Miner, Brattleboro, Vt pen s s Hamburgs, 1st and special, S.71; pair same, 1st and special, 2.71. r. s... 4l t =
 Day & Moore, Bellows Falls, Vt.-Pen s Hamburgs, n pair same, 1st and special, 2.71. -s..EI S -. -5 <
 B. F. Clark, Sheffield, Mass.-pen R c W leghorns, 1st, .82 pair same, fowls, 1st, 82 l.; pair same, chicks, lst, .82; pair G sebright bantam chicks, 1st, .87. .-t.E.<ar .. P. l.. Edwards, Westville, Conn.,, - Pen s 0 w leghorns, 1st and special, 3. S2 pair of same, 1st and special, 2.82.
 Geo. E. Cooley, StaffordVille, Pen white Leghorns, 2d, 1.35; pair same, 1st, .82 pen br. Leghorns, 2d, 1855; pair same, 2d, 1.35 : pen Plymouth Rocks, 3d, 1.45.
 Dewitt Munson, Hartsville, Mass.-Pair R CB Leghorns, 2d, 1855; pair Rouen duck Iings, 1st, 1.O9; pair Pekin ducklings, 1st, 1.O9; pair Pekin ducks, 2d, 1.03.
 w. B. Maynard, Fiskdale, Mass. ,- Pail black Minorcas, 3d, 1.8O.
 J. w. Smith, Dalton, Mass.-Pair W c W Polish bantams, 1st, .87; pen Jap. bantam fowls, 2d, 1.O5; pair same, 2d, 1.O5; pen Jap bantam chicks, lst and special, 87; pair o1 same, 1st, .S7.
 B s Polish, 1st, .83; pair Plymouth Rock fowls, 2d 1.27.
 A. F. Pierce, Winchester, N. H.-Pen B games, 2d, 1.38; special for best male 100; pair B R games 1st, .88.
 Pat Wienn, Bellows Falls, Vt.-Pair B games, 3d, 1.53.
 A. S. Eaton, Staffordville.-Pen B B games, chicks, 1st, 88; special on pen ot same, 300; pair B B k gam s, chicks, 2d 1.38; special on female, 100; pair B B E game fowls, .S8; pen B R game bantam fowls, 2d, 1.O9; pair same, 1st, 1.61; pail chicks, same, 1st, 1.61 special on male o1 same, 100.
 J. W. Harrison, Yantic, Conn.-Pair Wy andottes, 3d, 1.45.
 R. A. Allyn, Holyoke, Mass.-p ir white Wyandottes, 1st, 1.32; pair Plymouth Rocks 3d, 1.45.
 J. l.. Sheldon, Central Village, Conn.-per black Javas, 1st and special, 4.32; pair bll Java fowls, 1st and special, 3.32; pair bll Java chicks, 2d, 1.27.
 Robert G. Shaw Jamaica Plains, Mass. ,- pair white FriZzles, 1st, 90
 David A. Nichols, Monroe, Conn.-pen bpB Minorcas, 1st and special, 3.9O; pair same 1st and special, 2.90.
 c. c. Abbe, Palmer, Mass.-Pair Pekir ducks, 1st, 1.O9; pair same, Sd, 1.6O; pail Pekin ducklings, 2d, 1.O3; pair same, Sd, l.6C
The Press., 1887-10-27

Several prominent people in the state have joined the American protective tariff league, aad pledge $100 subject to the call of the treasurer. Gov. Lounsbnry is one of the members, also several corporations all over the state
The Press., 1887-10-27

Annie Ingram, who had just been proved to have been the murdered Railway, (N. J.) girl, ruins a positive Identification by putting in an appearance at Philadel- phia.
The Press., 1887-10-27

PUTTERFIELD'S Wood Yard.
 Wood always on hand, or cut to any size and de- livered in any quantity. Pine Kimdlim&s al- ways in stock. An order book may he found at D. H. Parson's store.
The Press., 1887-10-27

A T a court of Probate holden at Wilmington, "A within and for the district of Holland, on the 22d day of October, A. D., 1887.
 Present, JOHN B. CARPENTER, Esq , Judge. On motion of William D. Holman, eXccutOr of the last vii. and testament of William Holman, late of Holland, within said distlict deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executOr, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sig-pOst in said town of Holland. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record, JOHN B. CARPENTER, Judge.
The Press., 1887-10-27

NNrrieGs
 Somers, 11th, by Rev. c. H. Gleason. &. Thompson Kimball and Maud Pomeroy. Bolton, 26th, Alan A. Newell of Rockville, and Eva daughter of Benjamin Tryon. At the M. E. parsonage, South Coventry, 23d, by Rev. John Pearce, B. c. H. Weld and Squiers of Coventry and Fanny Trask of West Willington.
 Wales, 18th, by Rev. Wm. Gordon, R. L. Walbridge of Stafford, and Ida P. Bissen of Wales.
 South Coventry, 26th, by Rev. J. J. Quinn, John Sheriden and Mary Lacy.
The Press., 1887-10-27

Dieds Stafford Springs, 24th, Mary M., 45, wife of J. D. Fenton. North Coventry, 21st, Mary K. Hutchinson, 60
The Press., 1887-10-27
EROrm.

Stafford Springs, 23d, daughter to Charles Gary.
 Union, 24th, daughter to Merrick A. and Jennie L. Marcy; 24th, son to Stephen and Nellie Huntley 16th, son to Charles and Ella Scranton.
 North Coventry, 17th, daughter to Dr. ". c. Haven. -a @-5 .-.'.
 South Wilmington, 18th, daughter to Mir. and Mrs. J. Austin.
 West Stafford, 18th, son to Albert J. Fuller.
The Press., 1887-10-27

NTOTTCE-All persons are hereby forbidden IN harboring trusting Lucius A. Robinson of Somers on my account, shall pay no bills of his contracting. c. NEWTON POMEROY,
 Somers, Oct. IS, 1881. His cOnservator.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-12-29
ROMANTIC ENCOUNTER.
How Bold Highwayman Was Affected
by Maiden's Gush.

Aow Bold Highwayman Was Affected
by Maiden's Gush.
1t was a giddy, gushing girl from
New York, with an amplitude of bang
and a scarceness of vocabulary, which
showed at once her romantic tcnden-
cies. She was travelling in stage
coach in one of the sparsely settled
regions of the country. "Oh!n she said
to her mother, II do wonder whether
we are going to make this whole trip
without even the sign of an adventure.
Wouldn't il be horrid?'
Her mother informed her that she
didn't have much common sense, but
the girl didn't seem to mind it in the
least In the course of the next hour,
however, the coach stopped suddenly
and the muzzle of pistol was showed
through the door.
Sorry to trouble you, ladies'" said
the man whose head followed the pistol,
"but if you've got any valibles, them $
what we want, an we're little pressed
fur time.''
20 mamma, at last we have found
real highwayman!' said the girl, with
delighted little shrek. You're a
real live robber. aren't you?'
"Well, 1 reckon that's what I'm
called.'
"And you tell people to hold up their
hands and say, your money or your
life to them, don't you?''
81 hev done so, miss. But I amt got
no time ter talk. I'll lhev ter ask
How lovely! Just come right and
sit here beside me-"
Eye see, miss. I'm here on business,
an I'll trouble you--''
"No you won'ttrouble us at all. Jus
come in, we won't hurt you. l jus
dote on robbers"
The highwayman had dropped hi:
pistol and was beginning to look ap
prehensive.
"Do you havo to go away and rol
somebody?' she inquired. n;,ively. %
hope you will not run away, because
am just beginning to get acquainted
with you. l always said | would hus
the first real robber /
But the stage-door slammed shut ant
the highwayman had fled.-Merchan
1raueler.